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Sandgrube Lookout Platform – Zebrawald (Birch Forest) loop from Tüshausmühle

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Dorsten

Sandgrube Lookout Platform – Zebrawald (Birch Forest) loop from Tüshausmühle

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Sandgrube Lookout Platform – Zebrawald (Birch Forest) loop from Tüshausmühle

02:36

10.1km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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3.59 km

Gravel pit in Naturpark Hohe Mark – Westmünsterland

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Is really hidden on the edge of the sand pit, lots of views of the same in the immediate vicinity.

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4.51 km

View of Hennewig Quarry

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Quartz sand has been mined here in Dorsten for decades. In April 2024, expansion plans were mentioned in the Dorstener Zeitung. However, I could not find any definitive statement on …

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4.91 km

Sandgrube Lookout Platform

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What a lovely surprise, this little viewing platform on the edge of the path and forest above the sand pit. Wonderful view, and even a little place to sit.

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5.38 km

Sand Pit Trail in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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Not recommended in wet weather.

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6.91 km

Zebrawald (Birch Forest)

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Zebra Forest (Birch)

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7.12 km

Natural trails in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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On the very natural paths, you can hike relaxed over the soft forest floor.

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7.20 km

Glacial erratic boulder in Üfter Mark

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A large sandstone by the side of the road. Nice photo opportunity in the forest.

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7.27 km

Brotmann Cave

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The pit, popularly known as "Brotmann's Cave", was initially created by the mining of sandstone, which formed here on 80 million year old sea sand and was planed free by …

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.58 km

2.81 km

1.66 km

Surfaces

5.64 km

1.97 km

1.37 km

668 m

369 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

23°C

17°C

37 %

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Sandgrube Lookout Platform – Zebrawald (Birch Forest) loop from Tüshausmühle

Gravel pit in Naturpark Hohe Mark – Westmünsterland

View of Hennewig Quarry

Sandgrube Lookout Platform

Sand Pit Trail in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Zebrawald (Birch Forest)

Natural trails in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Glacial erratic boulder in Üfter Mark

Brotmann Cave

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